clothing

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noun

cloth·​ing ˈklō-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce clothing (audio)
Synonyms of clothingnext
: items (as of cloth) designed to be worn to cover the body
The children and their teachers strolled up the path, the colors of their winter clothing bright against the monotone of the field.—Ward Just
… radiating vibrance through her bright clothing and makeup.—Hannah Jones
also : coverings
… seeks to regulate and adopt flammability standards to upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed clothing and candles. —Home Textiles Today
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wolf in sheep's clothing

clothing

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present participle of clothe

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Noun an expensive article of clothing We're collecting food and clothing for the poor. Only people wearing protective clothing may enter the room.
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The posters include a Sampaguita, the Philippines’ national flower, which Eala’s clothing sponsor, Nike, featured on a a visor at Wimbledon, where Eala announced herself to the wider sports world by beating defending champion Iga Świątek. — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 For several recipients, materials offer a way to examine cultural inheritance and the histories embedded in clothing. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 The collection features sophisticated pieces with luxury prices ranging between $128 and $393 for clothing, $325 to $375 for shoes, and $1,200 to $3,600 for handbags. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2026 Beyond the basics like comfortable clothing and sturdy hiking shoes, campers often need tents, sleeping bags, camp chairs, lanterns, and coolers to stay comfortable outdoors. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clothing

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Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clothing was in the 13th century

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“Clothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clothing. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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clothing

noun
cloth·​ing ˈklō-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce clothing (audio)
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: covering for the human body
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: something that covers or conceals
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